Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will need a second surgery on his right wrist and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2013-14 season, according to the Orange County Register.

Insight: Souray has some offensive skills and could have been useful down the stretch. He totaled 17 points with a +19 rating in 44 2012 games and has scored as many as 64 points in a season. Add in his PIM and he's a solid fantasy option ... for next season.

1/14/2014 1:33:00 PM

Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray right wrist surgery in August) is still hoping for a return after the Olympic break.

Insight: Souray has some offensive skills and could be useful down the stretch. He totaled 17 points with a +19 rating in 44 2012 games and has scored as many as 64 points in a season. Add in his PIM and he's a solid stash if you have the room.

Insight: The injury makes him un-draftable at this point. he's had some very good seasons on the blueline, particularly from 2005-08, but at this point in time his offense is limited and now with the injury he likely won't be ready until the beginning of the year.

5/4/2013 4:45:00 PM

Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will be a healthy scratch in Game 3 against the Red Wings, according to beat writer Eric Stephens.

Insight: Souray said that he is healthy and said that the change in "unexpected." "I'm a little surprised," he said. "But at this time of the year, it’s all about winning. Whatever we have to do to win, we’re on board with." Souray took two minor penalties that led to power-play goals for Detroit at the start of the third period and overtime in Game 2.

4/25/2013 3:27:00 PM

Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will return to action Thursday after not playing since April 19 due to a lower-body injury, according to beat writer Eric Stephens.

Insight: Souray has seven goals and 17 points to go with a +23 in 42 games. Get him back in your lineup Thursday.

4/22/2013 11:33:00 AM

Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray is probable for Monday's game against Edmonton, He's been dealing with a lower-body injury, but has played in the past two games.

Insight: Souray has been a top quality defenseman who can score (7 goals, 10 assists) and has a stellar +23 rating, which is sixth-best in the league.

4/10/2013 2:02:00 PM

Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray is questionable for Wednesday's game against Colorado after missing Monday's game with what was termed "general soreness."

Insight: Souray has been a top quality defenseman who can score a bit (7 goals, 9 assists) and has a stunning +26 rating, which is second best in the league.

2/7/2013 9:33:00 AM

Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray padded his season totals with a goal and an assist Wednesday against the Avalanche.

Insight: Souray netted just six goals in 64 games for the Stars last season, but he's already lit the lamp four times in 2013. The veteran is tied for seventh in the league in plus/minus (+7).

12/24/2011 2:20:00 AM

Description: Sheldon Souray left Friday's game against Nashville in the second period with an ankle injury, according to Stars coach Glen Gulutzan.
NHL.com

Insight: Gulutzan said that Souray would be re-evaluated on December 26, as all NHL teams are on a two-day break for Christmas. Souray owners may wish to look for another blueliner for next week, just to be on the safe side.

Insight: Souray will likely continue to toil in the AHL, where NHL scouts recently went to watch him but were reportedly not overwhelmed by his play. Souray has one year left on his contract after this season, so expect the Oilers to buy out his contract over the summer. There is absolutely no point in making him a speculative add to your roster.

Insight: Souray is much more likely to be claimed off waivers, now that the Oilers will still have to cover half of his remaining salary. We'll find out sometime tomorrow if another team decides to take a risk and add him.

2/7/2011 8:00:00 PM

Description: The New York Rangers will reportedly not claim Sheldon Souray off re-entry waivers.
Edmonton Journal

Insight: The Rangers sent scouts to watch Souray play for the Hershey Bears of the AHL over the weekend. The scouts felt that Souray's foot speed was too slow for their team, although he still has a good shot. It remains to be seen whether any other teams are interested in Souray, who the Oilers have been trying to get rid of all season.

2/6/2011 10:08:00 PM

Description: According to Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal, the New York Rangers will be getting Sheldon Souray off re-entry waivers from the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton Journal

Insight: Souray has been playing the entire season for the Hershey Bears of the AHL, since Oilers management doesn't want him on the team after he requested a trade. The Rangers would receive Souray provided no other teams below them in the standings claim him as well. Check back for further updates.

10/26/2010 12:52:00 PM

Description: Sheldon Souray is expected to miss the next two weeks after breaking his hand in a fight on Saturday.
TSN

Insight: Souray also broke his hand in a fight with Jarome Iginla last season, so maybe he should avoid fighting altogether? Regardless, Souray is toiling in the AHL right now, so there is absolutely no reason that he should be on your fantasy roster anyway.

10/6/2010 9:00:00 PM

Description: The Oilers have assigned Sheldon Souray to the minors.

Insight: Souray has been sent to the Washington affiliate, the Hershey Bears, on a loan from Edmonton. He would have to pass through re-entry waivers in order to play for or be traded by the Oilers, at which point any team could claim him and split the remainder of his contract with Edmonton. (RapidDraft.com)

10/6/2010 5:30:00 PM

Description: The Edmonton Oilers have sent Sheldon Souray to the Hershey Bears of the AHL.
TSN

Insight: The Oilers did not send Souray to their own affiliate in Oklahoma City; instead, sending him to the Washington Capitals' affiliate. Souray would need to pass through re-entry waivers in order to be traded or called up by the Oilers. The Oilers are attempting to do everything possible to rid themselves of Souray, short of buying out his contract. It should be safe to look for other options for your fantasy blueline if you drafted Souray.

Insight: If both players clear waivers, they could be sent to the Oilers' AHL affiliate in Oklahome City. The Oilers have been trying to trade Souray, but to no avail. Gerber, meanwhile, was acquired as insurance in case injuries and legal troubles were going to sideline Nikolai Khabibulin.

Insight: The team would have to pick up half of Souray's $5.4 million price tag for 2010 if they placed him on re-entry waivers. GM Steve Tambellini is still trying to find an advantageous outcome for everybody. (RapidDraft.com)

9/14/2010 10:01:00 PM

Description: Edmonton still determined to trade Souray.

Insight: While Souray has recently changed his tune about his desire to play for the Oilers, GM Steve Tambellini is still trying to part ways with the veteran defenseman, advising him to stay away from camp. Stay tuned. (RapidDraft.com)